544 pages of pure equine wonders! After a long introduction on the general horse that covers a number of subjects, nearly 570 breeds of horses are carefully listed according to their geographical distribution or Northern Europe, south, west, and to the East of Russia Near and Middle East, Central Asian, the Indian subcontinent, dExtrême East dAfrique the North, west of the East, Southern dAfrique, of America North, South, Central and Caribbean of America and finally, dOcéanie the horses. Each part is subdivided specifically by country, the number of horses is dailleurs indicated at the summary to get an idea. Each race features a clear and simple brief description remains very general so that the novice does not drown under a technical dexplications mound. Thus, we have a physical description of the horse concerned, its distribution, its origins and its history, its character and its qualities, its use and its current situation; it is also specified whether it is a pony, saddle dun, dun trait, if he is returned to the state wild or sil comes dune rare breed. The size and color are also outlined. The book contains numerous illustrations; almost all races have its representation by the talented designer Yann Le Bris (but not all which is a shame) and slip a few pictures here and there to accompany each chapter of change.
In conclusion, this is a beautiful book with a pretty awesome really neat layout glossy I would strongly advise those who still hesitate to make the acquisition.
